Manly
Surf Guide
The Bondi of the northern beaches, Manly is the first beach you'll come to when you cross the Sydney Harbor Bridge. Who'd think it has beachbreaks that get epic and a series of points at the southern end that can hold 12-foot barrels?
Ability Level
All Abilities
BegIntAdv
Beginner to advanced depending on size
Local Vibe
Doable
WelcomingIntimidating
Crowded, usually a good vibe, but when it's on the locals rule it.
Crowd Factor
Heavy
MellowHeavy
Heavy
Spot Rating
Fun
PoorPerfect
Above average when there is east in the swell, below average when the swell is from the south.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
LightExhausting
Moderate.
Water Quality
Clean
CleanDirty
Clean most of the time
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
NE, SE
Wind
W/SW
Surf Height
Waist high-double overhead
Tide
All tides